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Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School

Grades KG–05 · Wilmington, DE · NCES 100130000258

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920 North Van Buren Street · Wilmington, DE 19806

At a glance

Reported students

347

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

29

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Delaware elementary enrollment

26th percentile

Compared with 121 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

492

Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School: 347 reported students.

State peer staffing position

20th percentile

12:1 reported; state peer median 13.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
375
Teachers (FTE)
39
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1

What the reported data says about Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School

Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Wilmington. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Red Clay Consolidated School District. NCES reports 347 students for 2024–25.

Among 121 elementary schools in Delaware with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 462 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the Delaware median of 13.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (53.6%) and Black (34%). English learners represent 50.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lewis (William C.) Dual Language Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
50.7%
Students with disabilities
17.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White10.4%
  • Hispanic53.6%
  • Black34%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial1.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Red Clay Consolidated School District

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–02

340 reported students

Richey Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

382 reported students

Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

310 reported students

Warner Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

395 reported students

Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

276 reported students

Forest Oak Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

429 reported students

View all 27 district schools →